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Gov Uzodinma assents to bill extending Imo teachers’ retirement age
A similar bill was signed into law during President Buhari’s administration for teachers employed by the federal government. The post Gov Uzodinma assents to bill extending Imo teachers’ retirement age appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ibom Air refutes claims of stopping flights to Calabar
The airline apologised to passengers affected by flight disruption. The post Ibom Air refutes claims of stopping flights to Calabar appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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China in Nigeria: Soft power as cornerstone of foreign policy, By 'Lade Bandele
From its major forms of development assistance, expressed through the granting of low-interest loans, the construction of crucial infrastructure, including roads, airports, railways, power stations, through to support in capacity building and inter-cultural exchanges, the activation of collaborat
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State govt allocates 73.5% of 2024 budget to capital projects
The Anambra State Government says the 2024 proposal for capital projects shows a remarkable 80 per cent increase over what was obtained in 2023 when N163.5 billion of the N259 billion budget went to capital projects. The post State govt allocates 73.5% of 2024 budget to capital projects appeare
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Knifar: Women Who Spoke up
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Davido challenges N2.3 billion ‘breach of contract’, defamation lawsuit
The lawsuit followed altercation between the artiste and Mr Pinnick in October after the musician failed to show up for an event he was paid to perform in Warri, Delta State. The post Davido challenges N2.3 billion ‘breach of contract’, defamation lawsuit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria
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This alarm system will soon blow, By Ayo Akerele
…a bigger alarm system is about to be triggered. It is bigger than the one God has planted in our hearts. It is the last trumpet. It is the trigger for the arrival of the master Himself. You cannot hear this final alarm if the one planted in you is dead. Church, let's rise up […] The post This
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Ebonyi set to return missionary schools to owners – Governor
The Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, made the promise on Sunday to return missionary schools to their original owners in December. The post Ebonyi set to return missionary schools to owners – Governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Hamas-Israeli War: 13 Israeli hostages ready for release as Gaza ceasefire begins
The first pause in fighting in nearly seven weeks of war began at 7:00 a.m. (0500 GMT) and was set to last at least four days. The post Hamas-Israeli War: 13 Israeli hostages ready for release as Gaza ceasefire begins appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Wike reduces cost of C-of-O for Abuja plots of land | Premium Times Niger
Mr Wike announced the reduction in the cost of issuance of C-of-O for plots of land in Abuja at a media briefing on Friday. The post Wike reduces cost of C-of-O for Abuja plots of land appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FCTA disengages operators of Abuja taxi ranks, terminals
The FCTA announced the disengagement during a meeting with the terminals and taxi ranks managers in Abuja on Thursday. The post FCTA disengages operators of Abuja taxi ranks, terminals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Stakeholders advocate stiffer laws against piracy
The event aimed to offer solutions in the ongoing battle against content theft and how it impacts industries, resulting in loss of revenue and jobs. The post Stakeholders advocate stiffer laws against piracy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Anambra: Aguata council chairperson unveils mini-stadium
The Chairperson of Aguata local council, Dr Chibueze Ofobuike, privately built the stadium as a way of giving back to the society. The post Anambra: Aguata council chairperson unveils mini-stadium appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Foundation empowers Kwara residents with N250 million
Governor AbdulRasaq of Kwara described the intervention as crucial and thanked the sponsor. The post Foundation empowers Kwara residents with N250 million appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FCTA to clamp down on illegal abattoirs — Official
The FCT Administration says the measure is to ensure adherence to minimum standards in meat handling and the well-being of consumers in the federal capital, Abuja. The post FCTA to clamp down on illegal abattoirs — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Prisoners abducted during Sierra Leone security breach - Official
“The prisons were thus overrun. Some prisoners were abducted by the assailants while many others were released,” he wrote on X. The post Prisoners abducted during Sierra Leone security breach - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu appoints new NNPC board, management
President Tinubu also approved the appointment of two Permanent Secretaries. The post Tinubu appoints new NNPC board, management appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Dismissed Catholic priest remanded for allegedly raping, impregnating teenager
The dismissed priest met the teenager in church. The post Dismissed Catholic priest remanded for allegedly raping, impregnating teenager appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunmen kill PDP ward chairperson in Imo
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Before we rethink western liberal democracy in Africa, By Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò
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Police arrest suspected firearms fabricator in Jigawa
The police said the suspected firearms fabticator was arrested on 16 November. The post Police arrest suspected firearms fabricator in Jigawa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Appeal Court Judgement: Police uncover plans to cause violence in Kano
The spokesman said joint security teams have been deployed to strategic locations to safeguard peace and order throughout the state. The post Appeal Court Judgement: Police uncover plans to cause violence in Kano appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian university to manufacture electric vehicles - Official
The Vice-Chancellor disclosed this on Friday at the university's convocation. The post Nigerian university to manufacture electric vehicles - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NEC: WHO, governors to sign health 'compact agreement'
"So there was a resolution of council that the World Health Organisation is coming on 15 December; all the governors will come and sign a compact agreement in terms of service compact." The post NEC: WHO, governors to sign health 'compact agreement' appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Poet launches bibliotherapy collection of poems
The Rheavolution is described by the author as her style of ''launching rockets of hope into mental spaces already overcrowded with trauma'' The post Poet launches bibliotherapy collection of poems appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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SMEDAN partners Sterling bank on loans for SMEs
SMEDAN said the opportunity is available nationwide to small businesses across all sectors, with loan options ranging from ₦250,000 to ₦2,500,000. The post SMEDAN partners Sterling bank on loans for SMEs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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ANALYSIS: The Loss and Damage Fund must deliver at COP28
Africans displaced by climate change desperately need support, but disputes over the fund’s modalities could hinder progress. The post ANALYSIS: The Loss and Damage Fund must deliver at COP28 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Man jailed 14 years for raping woman with disability - Official
As of November 2023, BHI said it has facilitated court convictions of 29 sex offenders in 26 cases. The post Man jailed 14 years for raping woman with disability - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Russia-Ukraine War: How Ukrainians are living through the war
One Ukrainian told journalists that she wanted Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make peace with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and end the war. The post Russia-Ukraine War: How Ukrainians are living through the war appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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ImoGovernorship2023: Labour Party members protest at INEC office
The Labour Party protesters in Imo were addressed by an INEC official. The post ImoGovernorship2023: Labour Party members protest at INEC office appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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